Tag Archives: Vitamin B12 Deficiency Causes

    About 40% of us have vitamin B12 deficiency, but most don’t even know it…and neither do our doctors. Until we start experiencing crushing fatigue, nerve pain, and memory loss, vitamin B12 deficiency slips completely of the doctor’s radar. The vitamin B12 deficiency crisis Vitamin B12 is one of the most essential nutrients for […]

    If you have a family history for pernicious anemia or other autoimmune disorders, then your chances of developing vitamin B12 deficiency are higher than normal, even if you eat a diet rich in foods containing this vital nutrient. Below are common risk factors for vitamin B12 malabsorption. Vitamin B12 malabsorption Several factors can […]

    Patients of vitamin B12 deficiency from pernicious anemia often wonder exactly what gets in the way of vitamin B12 absorption- why is it that you can eat rich sources of vitamin B12 found in beef, fish, and chicken, and still suffer from chronic fatigue, muscle pain, memory loss, and disorientation from low vitamin […]

    Previously, we discussed the risk for developing severe vitamin B12 deficiency if you have high levels of folic acid (folate) in your blood. (Warning: If you take Folate, you may have Vitamin B12 Deficiency) In order to avoid neurological damage, cognitive decline, and mood disorders resulting from pernicious anemia, it’s important to know […]

    Folate fortifications have been mandated for years by the FDA to reduce neural tube congenital defects, but has our plan backlashed? Increasingly, vitamin B12 deficiency is on the rise, causing severe neurological impairments, mental distress, and increased risk for heart attack and stroke. Many scientists believe that it is no coincidence that this […]

    Last year, Dr. Oz aired America’s B12 Deficiency, a highly informative and eye-opening program focusing on the increasing rate of vitamin B12 deficiency anemia in our society. Here is a review of part 3 of that show. (Continued from America’s B12 Deficiency: Recap of Dr. Oz Show, Part 2) Here is a review […]

    Vitamin B12 is a lot easier to get than people realize- if you take the following medications, you may be susceptible to severe vitamin B12 deficiency, even if you include plenty of B12-rich foods in your diet. Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) occurs naturally in many foods that most people eat every day; lean beef, […]

    Vitamin B12 deficiency is a condition that can affect children, though it is more common in middle-aged adults. Pernicious anemia can create a host of debilitating symptoms that may be overlooked by your doctor- especially in the case of pediatric vitamin B12 deficiency. Your body needs vitamin B12 (cobalamin) for healthy red blood […]

    Tell somebody you have vitamin B12 deficiency, and you usually get a blank stare, or they’ll ask, “Is that an illness or something?” Then you wonder, is vitamin B12 deficiency an illness? The truth is, vitamin B12 deficiency, or pernicious anemia, is complicated.      Vitamin B12 sources Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a […]

    Vitamin supplementation is a useful tool for sustaining good health; in order to get the most out of your vitamins, it’s helpful to understand how long your body is able to store vitamins, and how often you need to supply your body with more vitamins and other nutrients in order to avoid vitamin […]